1 / 3Norwood Swimming Centre
📍 Kensington, SA
Outdoor community pool built in 1957 in Kensington with warm water, grassy picnic areas under large gum trees, dedicated swimming lanes, and toddler-friendly depth areas. Pram accessible.
Norwood pool is wonderful.There is a lot of rubbish in some of these reviews! The staff are super friendly and great with kids, the bathrooms and well cleaned and looked after with hot showers. The pool is lovely and warm and the gardens are pretty with huge gum trees. If you buy a 20 pass you get great value for entry and children's swim lessons also include a free swim all that day for the child doing lessons. It is a great local pool that runs movie nights with free popcorn and Summer fun events. A safe and beautiful place. Bbq upon request. Full size pool and toddler/ children's pool and green lawns. I really don't know why anyone would complain about this place. It's beautiful.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families seeking a quiet, local pool over a busy aquatic centre. The warm water is the primary reason parents return regularly with toddlers and young kids. Staff are consistently described as warm and approachable. Shade can be patchy at peak sun times — bring a shade shelter for longer summer visits.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jasmine Brooks
a year ago
“Norwood pool is wonderful.There is a lot of rubbish in some of these reviews! The staff are super friendly and great with kids, the bathrooms and well cleaned and looked after with hot showers. The pool is lovely and warm and the gardens are pretty with huge gum trees. If you buy a 20 pass you get great value for entry and children's swim lessons also include a free swim all that day for the child doing lessons. It is a great local pool that runs movie nights with free popcorn and Summer fun events. A safe and beautiful place. Bbq upon request. Full size pool and toddler/ children's pool and green lawns. I really don't know why anyone would complain about this place. It's beautiful.”
Slightly Unraveled
4 weeks ago
“Who the hell rates a public swimming pool poorly? Weirdos. Built in 1957 this is a lovely pool with nice grassy area. Staff were lovely & inquisitive about our travels.”
John Patkin
11 months ago
“Excellent pool. Nice and friendly staff. Beautiful setting. A hidden treasure. Other swimmers are friendly. You get a nice and warm community vibe.”
Wesley Hiscock
2 months ago
“Me and my kids love this pool. It’s always fairly quiet, cheap for the family and way better than a beach. Shade can be tricky at times.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Norwood Swimming Centre is a community-run outdoor pool with warm water maintained across all areas, including shallow toddler-suitable zones. Large gum trees shade the grassy lawn areas and seating. Dedicated lap lanes and free-swim areas operate separately. Multi-pass options available for frequent visitors. Kids in swimming lessons get complimentary free swim on the same day. BBQ facilities are available on request for group occasions.
